Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Speech and Occupational Therapy Services in San Antonio
Greater Learning was founded in 1993 by April Smith, a speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience, to provide individualized therapy services for individuals of all ages. Our team of certified professionals specializes in speech, language, learning, occupational, and behavioral services, emphasizing one-on-one treatment tailored to each client's unique needs. We offer bilingual services in Spanish, evidence-based programs like Fast ForWord and The Listening Program, and accept in-network insurance to support accessibility. Our approach prioritizes family involvement and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. With two locations in San Antonio, we serve children, adolescents, and adults through personalized evaluations, interventions, and consultations.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our certified staff, specialized training in feeding and swallowing disorders, and dedication to addressing challenges like dyslexia, autism, and sensory processing. We focus on building confidence, academic success, and life skills through individualized programs that adapt to each client's learning style. Our philosophy centers on the belief that true learning occurs through personalized attention, not standardized approaches. We maintain transparent communication, flexible service delivery options including teletherapy, and a track record of measurable improvements in client outcomes. This combination of expertise, personalized care, and community-focused service has established us as a trusted resource in San Antonio since 1993.
Services
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Bilingual Services
Feeding and Swallowing
Behavior Management
Teletherapy
Fast ForWord
The Listening Program
SpeechEasy Device
Academic Performance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in speech and occupational therapy
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive clinical experience
- We offer bilingual therapy services in Spanish
- We provide individualized one-on-one treatment programs
- We accept in-network insurance for greater accessibility
Associations and certifications
- CERTIFIED TEXAS HUB
- SCTRCA WBE
What people say
Exceptional work and patience
Big boost to confidence
Loved each therapist
Improved reading abilities
Personalized attention
Services
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy services address communication challenges across all ages through individualized treatment plans. Specializing in articulation, fluency, receptive/expressive language, and social communication disorders, we employ evidence-based techniques like the SpeechEasy device and The Listening Program. Clients benefit from one-on-one sessions that build confidence and improve daily communication skills for both children and adults.
Occupational Therapy
Tailored occupational therapy focuses on enhancing self-help skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and motor coordination. Our registered therapists use neuromotor stimulation and biofeedback techniques to address individual needs, helping clients improve daily living skills through structured, goal-oriented activities that adapt to each person's unique learning style and developmental stage.
Bilingual Services
We provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services in Spanish for individuals with speech, language, and learning disorders. Our bilingual specialists conduct full evaluations and deliver culturally appropriate interventions for articulation disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorders, and academic challenges, ensuring effective treatment for Spanish-speaking clients across all age groups.
Feeding and Swallowing
Specialized feeding and swallowing therapy addresses challenges in breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and food tolerance using developmentally appropriate methods. Our clinicians work with clients experiencing difficulties due to medical conditions, sensory issues, or developmental delays, implementing strategies to improve oral motor skills and establish healthy eating patterns in both children and adults.
Behavior Management
Our behavior management services focus on understanding and addressing complex behavioral challenges through individualized strategies. By identifying underlying communication or sensory issues, we develop targeted interventions that help clients improve self-regulation, social interactions, and academic performance while providing families with practical tools to reinforce positive behaviors in daily life.
People
April Smith
Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist
April Smith founded Greater Learning in 1993 with a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and over 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in speech, feeding, and behavioral disorders, emphasizing family involvement in treatment. Her expertise includes early intervention and individualized therapy approaches for communication and learning challenges.
Anji Fernandes
Speech-Language Pathologist
Anji Fernandes holds a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and specializes in language and fluency disorders. With experience in schools, home health, and psychiatric settings, she is a certified Fast ForWord provider who focuses on individualized treatment for children and adults with communication challenges.
Marcia Napier
Speech-Language Pathologist
Marcia Napier, M.A. CCC, specializes in communication disorders for hearing-impaired individuals and early childhood speech development. With a master's from the University of Texas at Austin, she brings diverse clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across multiple treatment settings.
Brittni Chapa
Occupational Therapist
Brittni Chapa is a registered occupational therapist with five years of pediatric experience in clinics, schools, and home health settings. She specializes in sensory integration and motor skill development, using evidence-based approaches to improve daily living skills for children with diverse needs.
Sophia Alexander
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sophia Alexander has 10 years of clinical experience working with children who have apraxia, articulation disorders, and language delays. She combines play-based activities with evidence-based strategies to create engaging, individualized treatment sessions that address each child's unique communication challenges.
Questions
Do you work with children with Dyslexia?
Yes, we provide specialized interventions for children with dyslexia through individualized reading programs and language therapy.
Do you help with infant feeding or breastfeeding?
Yes, we offer specialized feeding and swallowing therapy for infants experiencing breastfeeding or bottle-feeding difficulties.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6:30pm and Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Closed weekends.
Do you provide teletherapy services?
Yes, we offer teletherapy services when appropriate for the client's treatment needs and progress goals.
What insurances do you accept?
We accept in-network insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Multiplan, and Curative.
What services do you offer for autism?
We provide comprehensive evaluations and interventions for autism spectrum disorders, including social communication therapy and behavioral support strategies.
